Mark Carney in conversation with Rev. Raymond de Souza on Nov. 27 in Ottawa
MONDAY, NOV. 25 House Sitting—The House is sitting this week and is scheduled to sit every week until Dec. 17. Conference: ‘What Procurement Processes to Reach Two Per Cent?’—The Canadian Global Affairs Institute hosts a conference on “What Procurement Processes to Reach Two Per Cent?” examining the work necessary to support the government’s commitment to […]
Trudeau needs Boissonnault scandal like he needs a hole in the head
Randy Boissonnault is in a hole over his ancestry claims, his business dealings and his lack of judgment, and it all makes for just another problem for the Trudeau government hen it doesn’t need more self-inflicted problems.
Boissonnault debacle feeds into pattern of ethical lapses in government, deepens Liberal woes, say observers
Conservative pundit Yaroslav Baran says Randy Boissonnault should have stepped down sooner for the sake of the Liberal Party. ‘I probably would have left much sooner in an effort to not damage the party.’
The wisdom of Homer Simpson and Aaron Sorkin
The political right in North America isn’t interested in fixing anything for anyone. Poilievre is the epitome of this. He’s only interested in two things: making you afraid, and telling you who’s to blames. That is how you win elections.
Billions from public-service pension plan surplus gives Liberals many options
The government could use the extra dollars to cut the deficit, sweeten departures, improve pensions, or take a contribution holiday and give one to public servants, too.
Spokespeople exit for tourism minister, House Speaker
Plus, Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu has seen some changes to her team, including the recent hiring of a new issues manager and parliamentary affairs adviser.
New government spending request will be snared in parliamentary gridlock while privilege debate persists
The Liberals can carry on without a supply bill for a few months, but responding to new pressures will be ‘trickier,’ says PBO Yves Giroux. If the gridlock persists to spring, government will come to ‘a screeching halt.’
Not if, but when: Foreign Affairs Committee keys in on question of Palestinian statehood
The House Foreign Affairs Committee has held four meetings looking into the recognition of a Palestinian state.
A lesson for Canadians in Americans’ economic disconnect
As voters look for relief from the high cost of living, misguided nostalgia can play a major role in a campaign.
Let’s ride out the Trump circus by giving him some mutually beneficial wins
Keep the incoming U.S. president focused on himself so that he stays away from things that could hurt us.
